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en-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/05/13/bullitt-mcqueen-mustang-chase-recreation-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/05/13/bullitt-mcqueen-mustang-chase-recreation-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/05/13/bullitt-mcqueen-mustang-chase-recreation-video/#commentsFiled under: Celebrities, TV/Movies, Videos, Dodge, Ford, Coupe, Classics, PerformanceRecreating the famous chase scene from Bullitt has become almost an art form in its own right. We've seen it done in a music video, with scale models and even in commercials. There are few films that are as defined by a single scene as the 1968 classic. Even if you don't know a single beat of the plot, the Highland Green Ford Mustang racing a Dodge Charger through the hilly streets of San Francisco is famous. It's so well known that the Silverstone Classic has created a homage to promote its celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Mustang at this year's event in July.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bullittbullitt chasechase scenedodgedodge chargerfordford mustangsilverstonesilverstone classicsteve mcqueenvideoTue, 13 May 2014 19:58:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21008946/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2014/05/13/bullitt-mcqueen-mustang-chase-recreation-video/21008946/article-detail.xml21008946http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-shared%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Fcrop%2F946x539%2B181%2B128%2Fresize%2F628x358%21%2Fformat%2Fjpg%2Fquality%2F85%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fmidas%2F35aa8330f9f0ab6761e64f6938befd1f%2F200111402%2FSilverstone-Bullitt.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fdims-shared%2Fdims3%2FGLOB%2Fcrop%2F946x539%2B181%2B128%2Fresize%2F628x358%21%2Fformat%2Fjpg%2Fquality%2F85%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fmidas%2F35aa8330f9f0ab6761e64f6938befd1f%2F200111402%2FSilverstone-Bullitt.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2014/03/27/2015-ford-mustang-bullitt-spy-shots-poll/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/03/27/2015-ford-mustang-bullitt-spy-shots-poll/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/03/27/2015-ford-mustang-bullitt-spy-shots-poll/#commentsFiled under: Design/Style, Spy Photos, Ford, Coupe, PerformanceFord has a long history of offering special editions of its legendary Mustang. One of the most vaunted of those trim packages, though, has only been offered twice. The first time was in 2001, and then again in 2008. Yes, we're talking about the Bullitt.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bullittSteve McQueenSat, 14 Sep 2013 16:59:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21013183/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/09/14/steve-mcqueen-idaho-ranch-for-sale/21013183/article-detail.xml21013183http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2F714ffda14823a5e9d887bc50f14c0dfa%2Fsteve-mcqueen-ranch-000.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2F714ffda14823a5e9d887bc50f14c0dfa%2Fsteve-mcqueen-ranch-000.jpgAlcatraz recreating Bullit chase scene for season finale]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/12/alcatraz-recreating-bullit-chase-scene-for-seaso/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/12/alcatraz-recreating-bullit-chase-scene-for-seaso/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/12/alcatraz-recreating-bullit-chase-scene-for-seaso/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Dodge, Ford, Coupe, Sedan, Classics, PerformanceOf all the excellent car chases in cinema history, the Dodge Charger vs. Ford Mustang battle in Steve McQueen's Bullit may be the most recreated. Now it looks like the crew from the TV show Alcatraz has tried its hand at paying homage to the hubcap slinging sequence. According to local news station KTVU Channel 2, the new FOX series recently spent hours on San Francisco's Bay and Larkin streets in an attempt to painstakingly replicate each legendary scene using modern interpretations of the famous bruisers in the 1968 film. The final product will be part of the Alcatraz season finale, set to air on March 26.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bullittbullitt chase scenefrank bullittslot carslot carssteve mcqueenstop-motionvideoTue, 15 Feb 2011 14:57:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21030649/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/02/15/video-bullitt-chase-scene-being-recreated-in-1-32-scale/21030649/article-detail.xml21030649http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2011%2F02%2Fbullitt-630.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2011%2F02%2Fbullitt-630.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/10/edmunds-long-term-real-world-mpg-update-shows-you-can-get-just/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/10/edmunds-long-term-real-world-mpg-update-shows-you-can-get-just/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/10/edmunds-long-term-real-world-mpg-update-shows-you-can-get-just/#commentsFiled under: Green, Fuel EfficiencyThe good people over at Edmunds Inside Line maintain a fleet of test vehicles for their flogging pleasure. And they've just released the latest fuel economy numbers from their real-world tests. Not surprisingly, the 2004 Toyota Prius came in first place overall averaging 41.0 miles per gallon. What is surprising is that, while the Prius was able to squeeze out 59.3 miles-per-gallon on the high end, the same car also returned 26.7 mpg on its worst tank. What on earth do you have to do to a Prius to make it return less than 27 mpg? Were they autocrossing it? Edmunds also managed to get only 18.3 mpg out of a Ford Fusion Hybrid, apparently using it to re-enact of the chase scene from Bullitt.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bullittford mustangsteve mcqueenSteveMcqueenTue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21042985/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/08/18/video-making-of-bullitt-short-is-period-awesomeness/21042985/article-detail.xml21042985http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F08%2Fmcqueen-bullitt.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F08%2Fmcqueen-bullitt.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/29/mcqueen-family-authorizes-bullitt-replicas/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/29/mcqueen-family-authorizes-bullitt-replicas/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/29/mcqueen-family-authorizes-bullitt-replicas/#commentsFiled under: Celebrities, Ford, Coupe, Classics, PerformanceI recently had the opportunity to spend some time driving Ford's modern day interpretation of the Mustang Bullitt and came away wanting one in the worst way. It's true that the late model Mustang has issues, but no other car is able to channel that much soul, charisma and character through its steering column. The only thing better would be an actual 1968 Mustang GT 350 Fastback like the one Steve McQueen actually drove in the film. Fans of the car and McQueen are one step closer to realizing this dream thanks to the McQueen estate, which has authorized the building of official replica Bullit Mustangs in honor of the film's 40th anniversary. Ownership of the Bullit name is shared by the McQueen family and Warner Bros., so we're not sure who would actually build these replica Bullitts, but we'll be first in line when they eventually surface.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2008 Ford Mustang BullittBullittFordFord incentivesford mustangFord Mustang BullittFordIncentivesThu, 03 Apr 2008 15:57:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21053997/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2008/04/03/mustang-bullitt-included-in-fords-april-incentives/21053997/article-detail.xml21053997http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F04%2Fbullittincentives.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2008%2F04%2Fbullittincentives.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/29/back-to-the-future-bullitt-added-to-national-film-registry/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/29/back-to-the-future-bullitt-added-to-national-film-registry/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/29/back-to-the-future-bullitt-added-to-national-film-registry/#commentsFiled under: Celebrities, Etc., ClassicsJudging from how a generation of thirty-somethings have images of a flying, fusion-powered DeLorean imprinted in their DNA, we'd say that Back To The Future has left its mark. Likewise, Highland Green '68 Mustang fastbacks only look appropriate wearing American Racing Torq-Thrust Ds and flying through the air. Bullitt might not have quite as broad an influence since it wasn't a comedy, but it's touched at least two generations of car nuts and sparked two commemorative edition cars. Because of the cultural significance of these films, they've been named to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for preservation in perpetuity.